When you have a long to do list, it can be challenging to take breaks at times. And you may rush from your bedroom right to your computer and “forget” to eat breakfast. Or skip lunch, because you have to prepare for your next meeting (because you want to be perfectly prepared, right?!).
Smoothies are the best snacks that have helped me stay concentrated and alert mentally during a long work day, and also keep me physically well-nourished and energized.
My favorite green smoothie
I make this smoothie several times a week and have it either first thing in the morning or as an afternoon snack when I get hungry in between calls and tasks:
1 banana
1 handful of spinach or kale
2-3 celery stalks
1 small piece of ginger (depending on how intense you like it)
1 apple or pear (or 2 if you like it a little sweeter)
1 glass of water
1 tbsp olive oil (for fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K)
How to make your smoothie more filling
If this is your full breakfast and you need something more filling, add any of the following ingredients
1/2 cup of oats
silken tofu
chickpeas
activated almonds or other nuts (activated means soaked for about 4hrs, then rinsed, keep in the fridge for a couple of days)
Upgrading your smoothie with additional superfoods
I like to add the following Your Super superfoods to my green smoothies, especially if you’re someone like me who rarely eats meat and dairy:
Use the code SUPER-MARTINA for 15% off your Your Super order (they are amazing!). They are all plant-based, organic, and don’t have any additives.
How to avoid brown smoothies
The worst thing you can do is blend a bunch of fruits and veggies with a good intention for your health - and it turns out brown… Here’s why: when you blend red fruits and vegetables, such as berries or beets, with greens and oranges or carrots, it becomes brown.
Make sure you stick to the colors you want your smoothie to look like eventually :) Greens with green stuff, maybe a bit of yellow, and red and orange together.
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